Lomena Landscape Sanctuary
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LocationRukla Eldership, Jonava District Municipality,
Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality
Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality
Area5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
| Šušvė Landscape Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Lomena next to KK143 | |
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| Location | Rukla Eldership, Jonava District Municipality, Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality |
| Nearest town | Rukla, Tartokas, Palomenė |
| Coordinates | 55°00′09″N 24°26′06″E / 55.00250°N 24.43500°E |
| Area | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Governing body | Lithuanian Service of Protected Areas |
The Lomena Landscape Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Lomenos kraštovaizdžio draustinis) is a protected area of a state importance between Rukla Eldership, Jonava District Municipality and Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality, in central Lithuania.[1][2] It was established in 1997 and covers an area of 5.4 square kilometres (2.1 sq mi),[3] including the course of the Lomena river.
The aim of the sanctuary is to protect the valley of the Lomena river, including its boulders, flora and fauna.[4]
